Australia – Trusted Trader program streamlines international trade and improves supply chain security


The Australian Border Force is implementing the Australian Trusted Trader program aimed at streamlining international trade and improving supply chain security.  Refer to the internal and client flyers which outline the benefits and opportunities for affected clients receiving Trusted Trader accreditation which may include the ability to defer payment Read More »

France – VAT rate changes as per 1 of January 2014


The French tax authorities have reconfirmed in the recent Finance Bill that the VAT rate changes will take effect on 1 January 2014. The standard rate will increase from 19.6% to 20%. The intermediate rate will be increased from 7% to 10%. This rate will apply to various goods and services including restaurants and meals for immediate consumption, passenger transport, hotel accommodation, pharmaceutical products not reimbursed by social security and transfers of copyrights. Read More »